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NextTree Launches Professional, Affordable Website Design - Toronto-Based Web Design Firm Helps Canadian Small Businesses Succeed Online
NextTree Inc., one of Canada's fastest growing website design companies today announced breakthrough pricing for high quality, custom website design. Canadian small businesses can launch a professionally designed website through NextTree for $499, all-inclusive. The pricing includes a unique,... - September 25, 2009 - NextTree
Motorola Set to Reduce the Cost of Service
The Motorola unit that achieved a 56% improvement in problem resolution rates and a 10% gain in customer satisfaction is providing how-to training to clients. Motorola becomes a Certified Partner with Impact Learning Systems. - September 25, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
WhereverTV Provides Live International News and Television at the G-20 Welcome Center
Pittsburgh-based WhereverTV brings the World of TV to the G-20 - September 25, 2009 - WhereverTV
1stVA Launches Online in a Month Program, to Help Career Changers Make Quick Shift to Internet-Based Business
Many seasoned professionals are suddenly without a paycheck or any job prospects in the near future. Some may want to consult or start an online business, but don't know the ins-and-outs of building a web presence or internet marketing and social media. One Massachusetts company is addressing this need with Online in a Month, a unique program designed to get them up and running quickly. - September 25, 2009 - 1stVA Virtual Online Marketing Company
Randr Inc Would Like to Announce an Update to the Web Business Suite, a Complete, Full Function Web Ordering Portal Composed of Their Free Open Source Software
Randr Inc would like to announce an update to the Web Business Suite, a complete, full function web ordering portal for entrepreneurial, midrange businesses. The Web Business Suite is composed of the latest releases of Randr Inc's free Open Source software: Order Portal, Sales Portal, Information Portal, and Data Migration Portal. The Web Business Suite portals are available for free downloaded on www.randrinc.com via Source Forge or on run-time DVD. - September 25, 2009 - Randr, Inc.
Nike Communications, Inc. Selects MyMediainfo as It’s Media Database Provider
MyMediainfo, the premier source for media information, announced today that Nike Communications, Inc., the New York City-based PR agency, has chosen MyMediaInfo as its database of choice for researching and targeting the media, along with editorial calendar planning. - September 25, 2009 - RedEgg Solutions, Inc.
SolveIT to Host Free Webinar for Promotional Products Suppliers on Improving Communication with Distributors
SolveIT, in partnership with ASI, PPAI-veteran supplier Aprons Etc., will host a free webinar for suppliers in the promotional products industry on how to improve communication with distributors and realize additional revenue sources. The webinar will be held on October 15 between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. EDT. - September 25, 2009 - SolveIT Inc.
BookWhirl.com Launches Refer an Author Program, and Acquires B+ Rating from Better Business Bureau
BookWhirl.com premiers the Refer an Author Program, and discusses their acquired Better Business Bureau rating. - September 25, 2009 - BookWhirl.com
VisionPoint Marketing Sponsors Team at Pretty in Pink Foundation Inaugural Hike for Hope
Diane Kuehn, president and CEO of VisionPoint Marketing (www.visionpointmarketing.com), has announced that the firm’s sponsorship of a team in the Pretty In Pink Foundation Inaugural Hike For Hope, held Saturday, Sept. 19 in Fred G. Bond Metro Park, located at 801 High House Road in Cary. The... - September 25, 2009 - VisionPoint Marketing
A New Line of Post & Rope Stanchions Introduced by Displays2Go
Offered in a selection of 5 posts with a choice of 3 rope colors to match your desired location. - September 25, 2009 - Displays2go
Fort Myers Marketing Firm, Internet Services Group of FL, LLC, Adds Becky Sterling to Web Marketing Team
Fort Myers Marketing Firm, Internet Services Group of FL, LLC announces Becky Sterling will join the Web Marketing Team as Web Marketing Specialist. - September 25, 2009 - Internet Services Group of FL, LLC
Bayard, Inc. Assumes CHURCH Magazine Subscription Liability - Move Positions Today's Parish Minister as Category Leader
Today's Parish Minister magazine, published by the Bayard Magazine Group, has assumed subscription liability for CHURCH magazine in a non-cash transaction with the National Pastoral Life Center (NPLC) based in New York City. The NPLC board of directors made the difficult decision to cease... - September 25, 2009 - Catholic Digest
Annie Galvin Teich Named VP, Business Development of Bayard Magazine Group
Bayard U.S., a division of Bayard has named Annie Galvin Teich as Vice President, Business Development for the Bayard Magazine Group. She will be responsible for audience development, advertising sales, partnerships, ancillary products, and electronic media for Catholic Digest, Living with Christ, God's Word Today, Today's Parish Minister, Religion Teacher's Journal, This Sunday's Scripture and Exploring the Sunday Readings. - September 25, 2009 - Catholic Digest
And the 2009 Adweek Buzz Award Goes to ---- The Wumblers
The children's brand The Wumblers, was honored with the 2009 Adweek Buzz Award for their Watermelon Seed Spitting Event on July 4th - September 25, 2009 - The Giddy Gander Company LLC
Orlando-Based Covenant Communications Designs Website for The Friends of Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University, England
Website design specialist, Covenant Communications, creates a new website to cross the Atlantic Ocean for the Friends of Wycliffe Hall at Oxford, England. Wycliffe Hall is the evangelical school at Oxford University, which is known as the center for higher education worldwide. Through this new website, friends of the evangelical school can join in community for events and theological education in support of Wycliffe Hall. - September 25, 2009 - BigEye Creative
Outskirts Press Announces I Refuse To Quit, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Motivational Book from Marina Del Rey, CA Author Greg "Olskool Ice-Gre" Lewis
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published I Refuse To Quit!: The Autobiography of a Dreamer by Greg "Olskool Ice-Gre" Lewis, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Motivational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and... - September 25, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Outskirts Press Announces Pillar of Fire, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Bible - Study - General Book from El Paso, TX Author Rix W. Tillman
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Pillar of Fire: Chrono Bible Devotions by Rix W. Tillman, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6.14 x 9.21 Paperback in the Bible - Study - General category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for... - September 25, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Men from Around the World Join Forces to Create a New 2010 Calendar: Sexy in the City
This summer, twelve male models — and one photographer — from around the world joined forces to show the sexy, diverse side of New York City in a new calendar for 2010: Sexy in the City. The photographer and his models hit the streets this past summer to capture images for a calendar that reflects the diversity of New York City. And, also, to show off some of the beautiful backdrops offered by one of the greatest cities in the world. - September 24, 2009 - Bitten By A Zebra Photography
Metro Centre Announces Free Outdoor “Movies Under the Stars”
Movies Under the Stars: Disney's Bedtime Stories staring Adam Sandler (PG). Join them as they kick-off their new, free outdoor movie series. (near Alexander Travel)* Free popcorn and soft drinks sponsored by Hecht-Stout Insurance.** Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to watch the show on their huge screen. Family activities will take place before the movie. *Weather permitting **While supplies last. - September 24, 2009 - Metro Centre
Innovative Internet Launch Pad That Pays You When You Shop
Blastoff Network is an internet launch pad for internet users. With Blastoff, members can shop, read email, connect with friends, play games, listen to music, share or watch videos, plan a vacation, track investments, and catch up on the latest news and gossips all over the world, bringing the world right at their fingertips. The network includes most visited sites like I-Tunes, Travelocity, Youtube, CNN, MTV and ESPN. - September 24, 2009 - Blastoffwebpage.com
Orangecast Launches Video News Release Service StreamRelease.Com
Orangecast Social Media launches StreamRelease.Com as a premium online public relations service providing PR professionals an avenue for wrapping and streaming their client's on-air appearances. - September 24, 2009 - Orangecast Social Media
Displays2Go.com Unveils a New Portable Trade Show Display
Designed for portability, the trade show display transforms from a briefcase to a tabletop graphic presentation in minutes. This portable trade show display provides over 14 square feet of presentational space. - September 24, 2009 - Displays2go
Winner of Oink Ink’s 12th Annual Dead Radio Contest Hails from – You Guessed It – Canada
Oink Ink Radio, a bi-coastal radio advertising agency, has announced the winners of its twelfth annual Dead Radio Contest. The contest seeks to bring back to life radio ads that were killed by agency clients before production. The team at Oink Ink Radio annually produces the winning script. Over... - September 24, 2009 - Oink Ink Radio
Free Entrée to the Good Life
Fusion Publishing is offering free digital subscriptions to both Good Life Connoisseur and Good Life Living Green magazines. - September 24, 2009 - Fusion Publishing Inc
Free Social Media Audio Program Aims to Help 50% of Americans to Catch Up and Take Action
Half of all Americans are now on social networks, according to an April 2009 Harris Interactive poll, and the expansion rates of these social media platforms continue to astonish even the most skeptical experts, pundits, and observers. Businesses and organizations now have the capacity for unprecedented reach, and this audio program shows them where to begin. - September 24, 2009 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Spirit Telecom Has ‘No Static’ with Its New Social Media Campaign
Spirit Telecom is putting a new twist on telecommunications with the launch of its social media campaign, aimed at providing businesses with useful and entertaining information, tips and ideas related to business communications. Based in Columbia, S.C., Spirit Telecom provides Internet, data and... - September 24, 2009 - Spirit Telecom
Carlsbad Paddle Sports Hires USA SEO Pros for Online Marketing
Carlsbad Paddle Sports contracts the Internet marketing firm USA SEO Pros in order to increase exposure for the sporting goods shop online. Already one of the top shops in the San Diego area for kayaking necessities, Carlsbad Paddle Sports has hired USA SEO Pros in order to branch out even further... - September 24, 2009 - Carlsbad Paddle Sports
BOTTLE PR Shortlisted for Six Public Relations Awards Including Best Use of Media Relations and PR for the Public Sector
CIPR has shortlisted BOTTLE PR for six CIPR PRide Award categories, including Best Use of Media Relations, Outstanding PR Consultancy, and PR for the Public Sector - September 24, 2009 - BOTTLE
BIG Representatives Meeting in Russia
BIG research association had 2-day meeting at the beginning of September in St.Petersburg, Russia. This conference was hosted by SOCIS MR and Bazis IG – Russian BIG members. This is the first time for Russia to host such a conference. Previously, BIG met at Istanbul (Turkey), Berlin... - September 24, 2009 - Bazis IG
R&J’s Hunter Earns Accreditation in Public Relations
R&J Public Relations LLC (R&J) announces that Ken Hunter, APR, the firm’s vice president-account services, has successfully completed the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations. - September 24, 2009 - R&J Public Relations
Displays2go Releases Cheap Picture Frames in Bulk Packages
Cheap picture frames are available in bulk packs for further price reductions. - September 24, 2009 - Displays2go
mRELEVANCE Launches Real Estate Sites Hub
mRELEVANCE is excited to announce its launch of Real Estate Sites Hub, a new free blogging platform designed specifically for real estate industry professionals, such as home builders, developers, real estate agents, real estate sales and marketing professionals and others in the industry. Real... - September 24, 2009 - mRELEVANCE, LLC
Single Throw President and CEO, Larry Bailin, to Donate Books to Local College Libraries
Single Throw President and CEO, Larry Bailin, will donate copies of his Marketing text, Mommy, Where Do Customers Come From? to five New Jersey college libraries this month. - September 24, 2009 - Single Throw Internet Marketing
Ethos 360 Selected by Real3D Places for Investment Round and Investor Relations
Real3D Places utilizes video game environment rendering technology to create a new approach to online marketing for municipalities and businesses. - September 24, 2009 - Ethos 360
Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co Gives R.F. Lafferty a Fresh Perspective on Old World Service
To thrive and grow in Manhattan’s crowded investment community, brokerage firms have to differentiate themselves. R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc., a 60-year-old family firm with a solid client base, wanted to gain more exposure in the traditional markets and reach out to a new, high net-worth... - September 24, 2009 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur & Co., Inc.
Always Best Care Franchise Protects Online Brand by Using ElementsLocal™ Software
With seniors considered the fastest-growing population, America is aging, so it’s no surprise that Always Best Care – provider of in-home care and assisted living placements for seniors – is an increasingly successful franchise anticipated to nearly double its growth in 2010. - September 24, 2009 - Elements, Inc.
EMG President to Speak at the Northern Kentucky Chamber Emerging 30 Networking Event
President of greater Cincinnati’s largest independent PR firm to speak as part of Emerging 30 Networking Event - September 24, 2009 - The Eisen Agency
When the Buddha Met Bubba Released Today
When the Buddha Met Bubba is an enlightened southern comedy about hope, transformation and second chances. Publishers Weekly said of the novel, "[It] establishes a solid sense of character and place, and funny anecdotes woven throughout add charm." - September 23, 2009 - John Lee Books and Seminars
Graphic Design USA Selects ColtStrategies as a Winner in Annual Design Competition
Editors Recognize the “Best and Brightest” in National Design Competition - September 23, 2009 - ColtStrategies.com
White Paper Demonstrates Value of Digital Watermarking in Copyright Communication and Image Search
The Digital Watermarking Alliance (DWA) has released a new white paper, “Managing Valuable Digital Assets / Using Digital Watermarking for Copyright Communication and Image Search.” The paper is intended for content owners, marketers, advertisers, attorneys, and anyone who tracks... - September 23, 2009 - Digital Watermarking Alliance
SofterWare Again Named One of the World’s Largest Software Providers in Software Magazine’s 2009 Rankings
SofterWare jumped 17 spots due to 22.9% sale’s growth in four markets: Nonprofit Fundraising (DonorPerfect); Child Care Center Management (EZ-CARE2); Camp and Conference Center Management (EZ-CAMP2); and Public and Private Schools (MMS). - September 23, 2009 - SofterWare
Apartment Complex Wins Over Buyers by Marketing Privacy and Noise Reduction Using Acoustiblok® Soundproofing
Considering that the number one complaint in multifamily housing is noise, and that people are now becoming aware of the effect noise has on not only their health but also on their relationships, marketing “tranquility” is indeed a major plus in acquiring new residents. - September 23, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
CTXM's iPhone Apps Go Social on Facebook
CTXM has integrated its iPhone apps to its Facebook gaming platform, enabling players to post their high-scores on leader-boards in Facebook. - September 23, 2009 - CTXM Ltd
GoMobile Lowers Mobile Billboard Vehicle Costs by Reaching Dynamic Partnership
GoMobile Ad Vehicles, the leader in mobile scrolling billboard trucks is continuing to break barriers in the out-of-home advertising industry by entering into a new dynamic partnership, allowing entrepreneurs to enter the mobile advertising business at a substantially lower cost. - September 23, 2009 - GoMobile
Outskirts Press Announces Generations, the Latest Highly-Anticipated Family - Multigenerational Book from Belleville, IL Author Larry W. Wessels
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Generations: Just Between Us by Larry W. Wessels, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback cream in the Family - Multigenerational category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a... - September 23, 2009 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Miho Koshido Named Retail Design Creative Director
International retail brand strategy and design firm, JGA, recently named Miho Koshido to creative director at JGA. She will be overseeing the project design process, working closely with her clients from initial conceptual development through final design. In announcing the appointment of Ms. - September 23, 2009 - JGA
New Variable Data Front End Software Integrates with Pageflex Storefront Making Coupon Generation Far Less Costly
NAPC (www.napc.com) today announced the release of DASH, a groundbreaking software tool that seamlessly integrates with the best of breed, Pageflex Storefront, allowing franchisees, retailers, and distributors of chain operations to generate coupons quickly and simply. DASH dramatically reduces... - September 23, 2009 - NAPC
This Suggestion Box from Displays2go Boasts Security Features
This suggestion box comes in an attractive red mahogany finish with security pen and locking lid. - September 23, 2009 - Displays2go
teliad Launches Two New Products: The Link Building Service and Post Links
Today teliad, the international marketplace for text links, is launching a link building service in its marketplace. The service operates online and enables the user to control all the activities via the customer account. In addition to the link building service, the company is also launching its... - September 23, 2009 - teliad Internetmarketing GmbH
BOTTLE PR Campaign for Sustainability in Northamptonshire’s Motorsport Industry
BOTTLE PR is delivering a PR campaign for sustainability in Northamptonshire’s motorsport industry on behalf of Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited (NEL). - September 23, 2009 - BOTTLE